Abidjan

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What to see in Abidjan

Abidjan Attractions

Abidjan is not known as a tourist Mecca, but there are a couple
of interesting sites to visit while in the city. It is a spread
out city made up of a handful of districts but a good place to
start a tour (probably the only place) is Le Plateau. Starting at
Laza De la Republique and heading into the Tourist Information
centre in the Air Ivoire Building will give you a good idea of what
can be seen in Adidjan. From there walk up Blvd De la Republique.
You will pass the flea market on the left hand side of the road and
places to eat, but make sure to take some water with you.

Stay on this road and you will pass the Stadium and it will
evenly curve around to the left leaving you at the Cathedral St.
Paul. This modern imposing Cathedral is certainly one of the major
landmarks in Abidjan. Built in honour of the Pope in 1985, the
architecture is meant to symbolize the form of Jesus, though with
hints of elephant tusks, the symbol of Cote D'Ivoire. The National
museum is a short walk from the Cathedrale. You could make a day of
this or at least half of one if you take your time.

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